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, City Hall Art Gallery James confirmed that there has been one submission for the group exhibit so far, despite having been shared online repeatedly. If there are not enough submissions to fill City Hall by the March 9th deadline, he will reach out to the interested artists for a potential solo show or ask JoAnn DePolo to provide her student's artwork. JoAnn has already expressed a willingness to step in to fill the space if needed. Earth Fair I Apri122 Jenny distributed sponsor contact telephone numbers for members to follow up on by the first of March. The sponsorship deadline is March 16t', therefore outreach is important to confirm commitments. James confirmed that revenue to-date is $320 and consists of two vendors and two sponsors. Jackie has a goal of $500 to make the butterfly release a reality and has a few sponsors pending to achieve this goal. Leah shared her progress on finding Earth-conscious vendors, adding that it has been more difficult than in past years due to Earth Day and loose commitments from potential vendors. She will be talking to her NEO Food Truck Association contact to book a healthy food truck for this event and others this summer. Jackie inquired about inviting Olmsted Performing Arts performers to attend the event as butterflies/fairies/ mother nature characters that woould interact among the kids. It was agreed by all that they can attend as long as their presentation is professional and they follow an Earth- related theme. There would be no charge for this service, but the performers will pass out OPA promotional pieces to adults in attendance. James asked if there is an interest in offering a "Touch-A-Truck" at the event. The group decided that due to a strict adherence to an "Earth" theme this year, this event component would be a better fit at a summer event. NEW BUSINESS Citv Beautification Event I Mav Jenny suggested a long-term beautification program involving local businesses or organizations maintaining planters or hanging baskets at major intersections around the City, specifically at the corner of Dover Center and Lorain Roads. Jackie and James will speak to City administration regarding this idea and report back at the March meeting. James stated that the 2015 Master Plan included the community's desire to strengthen beautification efforts throughout the city in an ever-growing effort to make the city a more attractive place to live, work and visit. He also stated that the Gateways Plan will also address areas of beautification. To that end, ideas included commissioning murals at the buttress walls near highway overpasses, fence decals along the bike path and painting trash can lids along the bike path. It was agreed by all that the bike path trash can lid painting was the most feasible short term project, with the potential to increase this to other sites around the city. Fence decals could also be incorporated to this project depending on the level of difficulty it poses. James will create an event rundown and begin coordinating with the NOHS Art Department to set a date and time for a joint event. Movie in the Park Activitv I June 15 The group agreed that it is important to offer a fun activity for kids and parents alike. An activity could be themed around the movie being shown by the Parks & Recreation Department. Jackie